Saha's participation in doubt despite being named in Bengal's Ranji squad
2 years, 7 months ago

Saha's participation in doubt despite being named in Bengal's Ranji squad

The Hindu  

Wriddhiman Saha’s participation in the Ranji Trophy knockout remains uncertain despite Cricket Association of Bengal naming the wicketkeeper-batter in its 22-member squad. This comes months after a senior CAB official had raised questions over Saha’s commitment after he decided to skip the group stage of the Ranji Trophy due to personal reasons. RELATED | Saha: In South Africa, I was told that I will not be considered going forward “A few months ago, when Wriddhi decided to skip the Ranji Trophy league stage due to personal reasons, a certain CAB official gave a statement to the media doubting his commitment. Being a senior player, who has given so much to Bengal cricket, Wriddhi was hurt with such statements,” Saha’s wife Romi Mitra told Sportstar from Kolkata.

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Veteran Indian Wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha Announces Retirement from Cricket After Ranji Trophy 2024/25
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Veteran Indian Wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha Announces Retirement from Cricket After Ranji Trophy 2024/25

ABP News  

Indian veteran wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha has announced his retirement from cricket after the ongoing Ranji Trophy season. The 40-year-old Bengal stumper has featured in 40 Tests and nine ODIs since making his international debut in 2010. He was a part of India's red-ball set-up for a long time before he was released from BCCI's central contracts' list last year.

Saha joins Tripura as mentor-cum-player
2 years, 5 months ago

Saha joins Tripura as mentor-cum-player

The Hindu  

Wriddhiman Saha has taken up a role as Tripura’s player-cum-mentor for the upcoming domestic season. After skipping the Ranji Trophy for Bengal, Saha met Cricket Association of Bengal president Avishek Dalmiya last week and formally obtained a No Objection Certificate from the State association. However, after the Bengal squad for the Ranji Trophy 2021-22 season knockouts was announced by the …

Wriddhiman Saha to meet Tripura Cricket Association officials in Agartala to discuss role, clarity on captaincy
2 years, 5 months ago

Wriddhiman Saha to meet Tripura Cricket Association officials in Agartala to discuss role, clarity on captaincy

The Hindu  

Wriddhiman Saha will be travelling to Agartala in a day or two to meet the Tripura Cricket Association officials and is expected to get a clearer picture on his role before formally signing up for the upcoming domestic season. After skipping the Ranji Trophy for Bengal, Saha met Cricket Association of Bengal president Avishek Dalmiya last week and formally obtained …

Wriddhiman Saha Quits Bengal After Receiving No Objection Certificate From CAB
2 years, 5 months ago

Wriddhiman Saha Quits Bengal After Receiving No Objection Certificate From CAB

The Quint  

It is still not yet known that Saha, who played 122 first-class matches for Bengal since debuting in 2007, will play for which team in the upcoming season of Indian domestic cricket. The end of Saha's association with Bengal came after CAB joint secretary Debabrata Das questioned his commitment to turning out for the state team earlier this year. Saha …

CAB grants NOC to Wriddhiman Saha to play for other Ranji team; keeper says he holds no grudges
2 years, 5 months ago

CAB grants NOC to Wriddhiman Saha to play for other Ranji team; keeper says he holds no grudges

Firstpost  

Kolkata: Veteran India discard Wriddhiman Saha on Saturday was granted the NOC by Cricket Association of Bengal, bringing down curtains to his 15-year association under acrimonious circumstances. A veteran of 40 Tests, Saha who will turn 38 in October, was categorically told by Indian team management earlier this year, that they don’t want an aged second wicketkeeper in the set-up. …

Wriddhiman Saha likely to join Tripura as mentor-player, receives NOC from Bengal
2 years, 5 months ago

Wriddhiman Saha likely to join Tripura as mentor-player, receives NOC from Bengal

The Hindu  

Wriddhiman Saha received a No Objection Certificate from the Cricket Association of Bengal on Saturday. While the wicketkeeper-batter did not reveal his next destination, Tripura Cricket Association’s joint-secretary Kishore Kumar Das confirmed to Sportstar that Saha is “almost set” to join Tripura as a mentor-player next season. We are expecting him to reach Agartala around July 7-8 and then sign …

Wriddhiman Saha on his plans to not represent Bengal after questions over intent - I was hurt, personally
2 years, 6 months ago

Wriddhiman Saha on his plans to not represent Bengal after questions over intent - I was hurt, personally

India Today  

Veteran Indian wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha has opened up on the reasons why he doesn’t want to play for Bengal ever again in his career. The Siliguri-born Saha said that he was “hurt” by CAB’s approach, after which he decided to look for playing opportunities in other states. Earlier this year, Saha was dropped for India’s home series against Sri Lanka …

Wriddhiman Saha in talks with Tripura for new role
2 years, 6 months ago

Wriddhiman Saha in talks with Tripura for new role

India TV News  

Veteran test wicketkeeper-batsman, and GT opener, Wriddhiman Saha, is in talks with Tripura for a potential player-cum-mentor role. He has to first get a clearance from the CAB and BCCI and then it will be taken forward: Official told PTI Saha was not available for comment.The 37-year-old pulled out of the Bengal set-up after being rejected in the Indian Test …

Ranji Trophy: Formidable Bengal to battle capricious Jharkhand for a place in the semis
2 years, 6 months ago

Ranji Trophy: Formidable Bengal to battle capricious Jharkhand for a place in the semis

The Hindu  

It will be a battle between teams of contrasting fortunes when a high-flying Bengal takes on a resolute Jharkhand in the first quarterfinal of the Ranji Trophy here at the Just Cricket Academy Ground on Monday. While 2019-20 finalist Bengal emerged unscathed from Group B in the league stage with three outright wins, Jharkhand overcame a shock defeat against Chhattisgarh …

Saha yet to take a call on new Ranji Trophy team after seeking NOC from Bengal Cricket Association
2 years, 6 months ago

Saha yet to take a call on new Ranji Trophy team after seeking NOC from Bengal Cricket Association

The Hindu  

Wriddhiman Saha has made up his mind to quit Bengal, but the wicketkeeper-batter is yet to decide on his new destination. Soon after the Bengal squad for the Ranji knockouts was released by the CAB, Saha had a long conversation with Dalmiya, where he indicated that he may no longer play for Bengal. READ | Saha unwilling to play Ranji …

Wriddhiman Saha officially communicates to CAB to not to play for Bengal in Ranji Trophy knockouts
2 years, 6 months ago

Wriddhiman Saha officially communicates to CAB to not to play for Bengal in Ranji Trophy knockouts

Firstpost  

This effectively brings an end to Saha’s glorious career with Bengal from where he made his Ranji debut in November 2007 and went on to play 122 first-class and 102 List A matches. Kolkata: Veteran wicketkeeper-batter Wriddhiman Saha on Thursday made it official to the Cricket Association of Bengal that he is “not willing” to play for the state team …

Wriddhiman Saha unwilling to play Ranji Trophy knockouts
2 years, 6 months ago

Wriddhiman Saha unwilling to play Ranji Trophy knockouts

The Hindu  

Wriddhiman Saha has informed the Cricket Association of Bengal that he is not willing to play the Ranji Trophy knockouts, beginning on June 6. "The Cricket Association of Bengal wanted Wriddhiman Saha to play for Bengal at this crucial juncture especially when Bengal would be fighting in the knockout stage in a bid to win the Ranji Trophy after becoming …

Saha, Shami named in Bengal squad for Ranji Trophy 2022 knockouts
2 years, 7 months ago

Saha, Shami named in Bengal squad for Ranji Trophy 2022 knockouts

The Hindu  

Senior India wicket-keeper Wriddhiman Saha was named in the Bengal squad for the Ranji Trophy knockouts on Monday. The 37-year-old, who opted out of Bengal's league stage campaign earlier this year, was listed in the 22-member squad announced by Cricket Association of Bengal. Senior India seamer Mohammad Shami was also named in the squad, however, his availability is subject to …

Wriddhiman Saha 'tells all' to BCCI probe committee
2 years, 9 months ago

Wriddhiman Saha 'tells all' to BCCI probe committee

India TV News  

Highlights A three-member committee on Saturday met Saha. Saha, in an outburst, revealed some classified dressing room conversations with head coach Dravid. Veteran Indian wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha, who has alleged that he was intimidated by a journalist for not giving an interview, on Saturday said he has revealed all the details to a BCCI committee probing the matter. A three-member …

Wriddhiman says Dravid suggested retirement to him; criticises Ganguly too
2 years, 10 months ago

Wriddhiman says Dravid suggested retirement to him; criticises Ganguly too

India TV News  

Highlights Saha hit out at Ganguly, whom he claimed had assured him that he shouldn't worry about his place Wriddhiman said he is in disbelief how things changed so fast after he scored unbeaten 61 vs NZ Wriddhiman said he kept mum all this while because he was still part of Indian setup Veteran wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha, who has been …

Wriddhiman told he won't be picked for Test team; opts out of Ranji Trophy
2 years, 10 months ago

Wriddhiman told he won't be picked for Test team; opts out of Ranji Trophy

India TV News  

Highlights Wriddhiman was told that the management wants to give opportunity to KS Bharat It is understood that Bharat is seen as a backup to Rishabh Pant Wriddhiman told Cricket Association of Bengal that he won't take part in Ranji over personal reasons In a major development, senior wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha has opted out of Bengal's Ranji Trophy campaign after …

Ranji Trophy 2022: Wriddhiman Saha opts out of Bengal campaign after being told he won't be picked for Tests
2 years, 10 months ago

Ranji Trophy 2022: Wriddhiman Saha opts out of Bengal campaign after being told he won't be picked for Tests

Firstpost  

Saha has opted out of Bengal’s Ranji Trophy campaign after being categorically told that he will not be picked for India’s two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, starting 4 March. New Delhi: In a major development, senior wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha has opted out of Bengal’s Ranji Trophy campaign after being categorically told that he will not be picked for India’s …

Ranji Trophy 2022: Pujara named in Saurashtra squad
2 years, 10 months ago

Ranji Trophy 2022: Pujara named in Saurashtra squad

The Hindu  

In search of big runs, veteran India batter Cheteshwar Pujara on Tuesday made the Saurashtra squad for the Ranji Trophy beginning February 10. Saurashtra is placed along with domestic heavyweight and 41-time Ranji champion Mumbai, Odisha and Goa. Another seasoned campaigner Sheldon Jackson along with regulars Arpit Vasavada, Kamlesh Makwana, Chirag Jani, Prerak Mankad, young stumper Harvik Desai along with …

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